Electronic Circuit Simulation program suggestion

[jfalco]

Hey all,

I'd like some suggestions on a decent Electronic Simulation software program, preferable downloadable trial version to test it out first before making a purchasing. I've tried Smartdraw and TINA, but the restrictions on these trial versions are very limiting. I do understand that this is the purpose of the Trial version, however, not being able to save any created circuits in TINA is becoming a pain, and Smartdraw was not great on the Simulation side.
These are the basics I'd like to see.
-Decent Analog and Digital components Library
-Virtual Test Measurement tools (Multimeter,scope...etc)
-Programable AC and DC power sources

Thanks..
Cheers,

 

[Optikon]

Hey all,

I'd like some suggestions on a decent Electronic Simulation software program, preferable downloadable trial version to test it out first before making a purchasing. I've tried Smartdraw and TINA, but the restrictions on these trial versions are very limiting. I do understand that this is the purpose of the Trial version, however, not being able to save any created circuits in TINA is becoming a pain, and Smartdraw was not great on the Simulation side.
These are the basics I'd like to see.
-Decent Analog and Digital components Library
-Virtual Test Measurement tools (Multimeter,scope...etc)
-Programable AC and DC power sources

Thanks..

I'd recommend

MULTISIM
TOPSPICE
LTSPICE

Google for them. Asking for Virtual test instruments really constrains your options. There are only a few that have this feature and in my opinion they are inferior simulators otherwise.
Cheers,

 

[norman king]

try Proteus from Labcenter (UK)

Have a look at Proteus from Labcenter. It can do all you need and also layout your pcb when the circuit simulation says it will work.

 

[boncker]

I tested some programs and, in my opinion, the old "Circuit Maker" is good for my job. It's simple, but good.

 

[spuffock]

Simulation is all well and good, but PLEASE build one , preferably a few, before committing it for production!
I remember an amplifier by a well known manufacturer that got to production, but would only output a 50(60) Hz squarewave because the simulation program didn't know about magnetic coupling between the mains transformer and the input transformer...

 

[jfalco]

Thanks Lads....or Lasses